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Devin O'Connor
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If Indiana Expands Casino Gambling, Several Counties Want to Be Considered
Indiana lawmakers are considering allowing a new casino in a new county Several counties are lobbying for the consideration of hosting a casino resort Allen County's Fort Wayne is the front-runner Indiana lawmakers could alter...
Police Arrest Man at Bally’s Dover on Drug, Human Trafficking Charges
Police allege a man staying at Bally's Dover was trafficking a woman for commercial sex purposes Police say a bounty of illegal drugs was found in the man's casino hotel room Police in Delaware say...
CLAIMED: $1.8 Billion Powerball Ticket Hit on Christmas Eve Redeemed in Arkansas
The winner of the $1.87 billion Powerball jackpot has come forward in Arkansas The winner's identity will remain anonymous for three years, as permitted by state law The winner chose the one-time cash option of...
Study: Celebrity Endorsements Not Always a Good Bet for Gambling Brands
Sports stars and professional gamblers are most appropriate to promote online gambling brands, a new study finds Reality television stars and actors are less effective at promoting gambling Gambling is more widespread and accepted than...
Nathan’s Famous, Host of July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest, Sold to Chinese Company
Nathan's Famous has been sold to a Chinese-owned company based in Virginia Nathan's hosts the annual July 4th hot dog eating contest on Coney Island Nathan's Famous, the iconic hot dog purveyor that puts on...
Gambling Deduction Restoration Amendments Submitted to House Appropriations Bill
Dina Titus continues to advocate for the restoration of the gambling deduction to 100% The One Big Beautiful Bill trimmed the federal tax write-off to 90% Nevada's congressional delegation continues to advocate that a tax...
Macau Problem Gambling Surges After Casinos Pivoted From VIP to General Public
Macau is seeing more people than ever seeking help for their gambling disorders A record number of people self-excluded from casinos in 2025 Macau is experiencing a rise in problem gambling. The increase in the...
A Casino in Northern Virginia? Legislation Again Introduced to Bring Las Vegas to Fairfax County
Legislation seeks to permit a casino in Northern Virginia The casino bill would designate Fairfax County, specifically, Tysons, for casino gambling For a fourth year in a row, legislation in Virginia has been introduced to...
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Another Record, 2025 Revenue Almost $6.8 Billion
Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $6.79 billion in 2025 Pennsylvania gaming numbers have grown each year for half a decade The Pennsylvania gaming industry set an annual revenue record in 2025. It marked the fifth consecutive...
Jordan Addison Case Dismissed as State Declines Prosecution of Hard Rock Incident
A trespassing charge against Jordan Addison in Florida has been dismissed The incident occurred at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Florida State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit Susan Lopez is declining...
